New London Public Utilities
120 Broad St
New London, CT
860-447-5222
The New London Water Authority
Community Fund
GRANT MAKING AND DISTRIBUTION POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
The Community Fund operates without discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, sex or
national origin in the employment of staff and in the consideration of grant requests. When
evaluating applications, the Community Fund will consider the objectives of the requesting
agency, whether or not its Board of Directors is representative of the public it serves, and
whether or not the agency is an equal opportunity employer.
WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT CEREMONY TO RECEIVE
AWARD. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BE PRESENT, THEY
MUST SEND SOMEONE ON THEIR BEHALF
A grant applicant who has received a grant in a previous year must
submit a progress report (updated six-month Evaluation Report) or
submit a new application.
The Community Fund must receive a six-month Evaluation Report
of Grant activity no later than December 31, 2017. Attach copies of
paid invoices if applicable.
A Final Evaluation Report on expenditures, (if not included in the
six-month Report) of all Grant monies must be received by March 1,
2018. Attach copies of paid invoices if applicable.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED
The Community Fund serves the City of New London.
INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY FUND
The Community Fund wishes to emphasize programs with a direct link to environmental affairs,
especially those connected with water. As such, the Community Fund may distribute income
received to:
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New London Public Utilities
120 Broad St
New London, CT
860-447-5222
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Support environmental programs, especially those connected with water
Assist educational programs directed towards environmental affairs
Assist charitable and civic institutions
Encourage artistic and culture endeavors
Promote health and general welfare of the community
Initiate planning of appropriate projects within these areas
PURPOSES FOR WHICH ALLOCATIONS ARE NOT CONSIDERED
Grants are not considered for:
a. Endowments and general building funds, (specific items may be considered on an
individual basis)
b. Annual giving
c. Political purposes or lobbying
d. Direct financial assistance to individuals
Normally, grants are also not made for the support of ongoing operations.
APPLICATION SCHEDULE
Applications must be received by March 1st 2017 in order to be considered for the coming year.
Applications will be accepted beginning February 1st 2017.
The New London Water Authority
Community Fund
GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The initial Grant Application must be completed in typed format, (not handwritten). To
adapt the form to your answers you may re-type the form or enter it on your computer. Be
sure to copy each item from the form, its number and letter, as well as, the question or
statement before you enter your response.
Check the list of Required Attachments at the end of this document. Initial applications
will be accepted without these attachments but all selected applicants will have to submit this
documentation prior to receiving the grant.
Prepare three copies of the completed Application Form, and a single copy of any
attachments. The Chief Executive Officer must sign application forms. Mail or deliver
completed applications and attachments to:
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New London Public Utilities
120 Broad St
New London, CT
860-447-5222
City of New London
Department of Public Utilities
120 Broad Street
New London, CT 06320
Attention: Brian Nixon, Veolia Water NA
Completed applications must be postmarked on or before March 1st 2017.
The Community Fund is available to answer your questions or address any concerns
regarding the preparation of this application. You may call the Community Fund at 860-4475222.
Consideration of future grants will be based on compliance with these requirements.
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